For a month I have been wanting to go out and play with my LF gear but the weather and family obligations have kept me from this.
What do you do? I have pulled out my photography books both technical and photo collections by Edward, Brett, Stiglitz, Cunningham, Bernhard and of course Adams.
I hang around at the usual websites to get inspired but what I really need is a swift kick in the booty to go. What do you do?
I have emailed or called some photographer friends to get something going but I either miss or can't go. I have my camera out and have followed my daughters cat for some images but he's getting annoyed with me.
I'm in the dulldrums I guess.
What do you suggest?
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It's not always easy. I'm sure David will concur on this, other people think they have control of your time. Sometimes you won't admit they do
I took Melchi (17 months now) and the 8x10" camera out at the same time a couple of weeks ago, and he was okay harnessed to my chest under the darkcloth. I was shooting 8x10" Polaroid and I got light leaks on a couple of sheets, and I thought it was because I wasn't paying close enough attention when I was pulling the darkslides, but I went out again yesterday and realized that I just need to be more careful with my 8x10" Polaroid holders. I hadn't noticed the problem before, since I usually only shoot 8x10" Polaroid indoors.
I have to say that part of the impulse for experimenting with monobaths is to make the most of what little time I do have to process film.
With two small children and a full time job, I'm short on time too. I keep the 4x5 and gear packed up in a bag and ready to go, like David does. I also have found interesting subjects around the house and yard. I load film holders, mix chemistry, and work in the darkroom either late at night or early in the morning when everybody else in the house is sleeping. My camera is small and light, so when we do go out as a family, I can carry everything in one backpack and have my hands free. For studying a subject, I use Polaroid (soon to be Fuji when I use up my Polaroid supply) pack film in a 405 back, for instant feedback.
I combine family and work obligations with work on photographic projects. E.g. when I drive my son to and from his boarding school, we often combine this with a photo excursion. Or, every wednesday afternoon I pay house calls (I'm a MD) and afterwards I go hiking and photographing in locations near my patient's homes.
What do you do to get out and photograph? 
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